null

The Hilltrek Blog

Recent blog posts

Win one of our new Hybrid Ventile® Jackets

Win one of our new Hybrid Ventile® Jackets

Posted by David Shand on 23rd May 2024

Competition: Guess the name of our Ventile®  JacketIntroducing our new Hybrid Ventile® Jacket.A practical, highly breathable single-layered Ventile® jacket with double-layered wate … read more
Along the Spine of Sweden

Along the Spine of Sweden

Posted by Elijah Ourth on 28th Apr 2024

A 1350 km ski trip along the length of the Swedish mountain chainThe wind whips bitterly across the frozen plateau. Up here above the treeline there is nothing to stop it for miles as it comes across … read more
Win one of our new Ventile Shirts worth £195

Win one of our new Ventile Shirts worth £195

Posted by Dave Shand on 19th Jul 2023

Competition: Choose the name of our new shirtIntroducing our new multi pocketed Single Ventile shirt - it has long sleeves and multiple pockets, is wind and weatherproof and is made from L24 Ventile® … read more
What is Karisma fleece?

What is Karisma fleece?

Posted by David Shand on 2nd Nov 2022

Why do we use Karisma Fleece in our technical fleece garments?The answer lies in the weave of fabric. Karisma fleece fabric is warp knit rather than weft knit which is used by most other fleece f … read more
See us at the RSPB Scottish Birdfair Stand 57

See us at the RSPB Scottish Birdfair Stand 57

Posted by Hilltrek on 30th Apr 2014

See us at the RSPB Birdfair Scotland’s BIG #nature festival on 10-11 May at Hopetoun House near Edinburgh.

We will be showing our own Ventile and Cotton Analogy clothingas well as Naturally Páramo.

Naturally there will be deals available.

This award-winning event has gone from strength to strength, boasting an excellent range of walks, talks, workshops and entertainment. Celebrate the fascinating nature of Scotland - from the wildlife on your doorstop to the latest discoveries from remote landscapes. Identify tricky bird calls, learn the secrets of expert wildlife photography, put your nature knowledge to the test, brush up on survival skills and sample life behind the scenes at the BBC Natural History Unit. This year there is a new events space and special events including a seabird cruise, whisky tasting, dawn chorus walks, moth trapping and a live bird ringing demonstration, to name just a few.

The featured bird this year is the kittiwake - a subject of intrigue for birders and conservationists alike. Hear the latest from experts working on the mammoth projects to save this and other threatened species.

Top quality exhibitors, including Hilltrek, offer you the latest wildlife-related technology, optics, art, literature and of course clothing from Hilltrek.

Refuel in the forest cafe and soak up the festival feel with live entertainment while you take the opportunity to sample some of Scotland’s finest whisky and real ale.

Adult £12 (concessions £10) Children (under 16) FREE.

Full programme and tickets: www.scottishbirdfair.org.uk

Hilltrek Outdoor Clothing